TESTED Sun Ringle 8 Track

The Eight Track, like all Sun Ringle wheels, is littered with options. Consumers can choose from 32 or 36 spokes, 24- or 26-inch rims, quick release or thru-axles and three rear hub spacings–standard 135 millimeter, 150 millimeter or a 165 millimeter.

When the trail turned nasty, the Eight Tracks really shined. We slammed these wheels into dishwasher-sized boulders and cased them on big jumps without a shred of finesse, ride after ride. They tackled staircase hucks, step-ups, step-downs and tabletops without incident.

The hoops stayed straight and the freehub’s pawls stayed louder than an angry rattlesnake. But it’s the hubs efficiency that is most important. And whether setting up for rock drops or sprinting out of corners, the near instant engagement never let us down.